The Railway Recruitment Board has officially released the detailed notification for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 on 8 August 2025 under the Paramedical recruitment drive. This recruitment falls under the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2025, which covers various paramedical categories across all RRBs.
The detailed notification PDF provides complete details on vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, pay levels, selection procedure, syllabus, exam pattern and more.
RRB Pharmacist Notification 2025 Out
As per the latest official update, the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 has now been announced under the Paramedical category. The detailed notification confirms 105 vacancies for the Pharmacist (Entry Grade) post. The RRB Pharmacist Notification PDF 2025 provides complete information on eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, selection stages, and exam pattern. Online applications will be accepted from 9 August 2025 to 8 September 2025 through the respective official RRB websites.
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official schedule for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025. Candidates must keep track of these important dates to complete the application process, make corrections, and submit required details on time.
| RRB Pharmacist 2025 Important Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26 July 2025 |
| Opening of Online Application | 9 August 2025 |
| Closing of Online Application | 8 September 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 September 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 11 September 2025 – 20 September 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission (for eligible candidates) | 21 September 2025 – 25 September 2025 |
RRB Pharmacist Apply Online 2025
The online application process for RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 will officially begin from 09 August 2025, as per the notification. Candidates will be able to submit their applications through the respective RRB websites. The last date to apply online is 08 September 2025 (23:59 hrs). Aspirants are advised to keep their documents ready and regularly check the official portals for the application link.
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link (To be activated)
RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
The application fee for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025 under the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025 is as follows:
| RRB Pharmacist Notification 2025 Application Fees |
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| Category | Application Fee | Refund after CBT |
| UR / OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Women / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250 | ₹250 |
RRB Pharmacist 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Several crucial aspects are included in the RRB Pharmacist that candidates must be familiar with to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements. These include age criteria, medical standards, and educational qualifications.
Age Criteria
To apply for the Pharmacist position, aspirants must be 20-35 years of age. Age relaxation is also applicable based on the category of candidates.
| RRB Pharmacist Age Relaxation | |
|---|---|
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC & ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 years after deducting service period from age |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years after deducting service period from age |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years after deducting service period from age |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC & ST) | 15 years |
| Group C & erstwhile Group D Railway Staff or Substitutes with ≥ 3 years service | UR & EWS – up to 40 years
OBC – up to 43 years SC & ST – up to 45 years |
| Quasi-Administrative Railway Office Staff | Age relaxation equal to service length or 5 years (whichever is less) |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried) | UR & EWS – up to 35 years
OBC – up to 38 years SC & ST – up to 40 years |
Medical Standards
Candidates are required to meet the following medical standards for the RRB Pharmacist positions belonging to the C2 category which is:
- Physically fit in all respects
- Distance Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses
- Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 with or without glasses for reading or close work.
| RRB Pharmacist Medical Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Vision Standards |
| 1 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power not exceeding 4D); Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses; Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision. |
| 2 | C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses; Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or doing close work. |
| 3 | C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/12, nil with or without glasses; Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 with or without glasses for reading or close work. |
For detailed information on medical standards, please refer to CEN No. 04/2025 available on the official RRB websites.
Essential Qualifications
To apply for the RRB Pharmacist positions, aspirants are required to have the following qualifications:
- 10+2 in Science or its equivalent, along with a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, of 1948.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized university or equivalent, and be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, of 1948.
Applicants with LASIK Surgery
The latest notice has been out by the Railway Recruitment Board regarding the eligibility for the RRB Pharmacist Recruitment 2025. The notification notifies that aspirants who have undergone LASIK or any other surgery are also eligible now for this post. However, only the candidates who meet the below-mentioned requirements will be considered for the RRB Pharmacist post:
- Candidates must not be facing any complications from the LASIK surgery.
- The surgery must have been done at least one year before, with substantiation through a medical certificate from the specialist who performed the surgery.
- The residual corneal thickness of the candidates after LASIK should not be less than 425 microns.
- The visual acuity of the aspirants must meet the standards outlined in Para 512(1)(A) of the IRMM, Vol. I, Third Edition 2000.
- The fundus must be normal with zero evidence of progressive eye disease
RRB Pharmacist Notification 2025 Selection Process
The below-mentioned stages are included in the RRB Pharmacist selection process. Aspirants who complete the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will move on to the next stage for further verification:
- CBT (Computer-Based Test): Aspirants will be assessed through a Computer-Based Test to evaluate their knowledge and skills relevant to the Pharmacist role.
- Document Verification: Those who pass the CBT will undergo a thorough verification of their documents to confirm their eligibility and qualifications.
RRB Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB Pharmacist CBT Exam is conducted for 100 marks. However, to qualify for the exam successfully, aspirants must be aware with the exam pattern for each round of the selection process. The detailed exam pattern of RRB Pharmacist Exam is provided here.
- 100 questions will be included in the CBT Exam.
- There are 100 marks available for the exam.
- Negative marking will apply in the exam, with 1/3 mark subtracted for each incorrect response.
| Exam Pattern For RRB Pharmacist |
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|---|---|---|
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted |
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Pharmacist Salary
An appealing salary package is provided by the RRB Pharmacist for the selected aspirants, with a pay level of 5, which amounts to ₹29,200 per month. This competitive RRB Pharmacist Salary 2025 underscores the significant role pharmacists play within the Railway Recruitment Board. In addition to the salary, aspirants will also receive various allowances and benefits, further enhancing the attractiveness of this opportunity for professionals in the field.
RRB Pharmacist Syllabus
To view the complete RRB Pharmacist Syllabus 2025, aspirants must check the following table:
| RRB Pharmacist Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Subject | Syllabus Topics |
| General Arithmetic | Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern |
| General Awareness | Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian Geography, Culture, and History of India including Freedom Struggle, Indian Polity, and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision-Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus) |
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RRB Pharmacist Exam Preparation Tips
Some of the really useful preparation tips for the RRB Pharmacist Exam are mentioned below:
- Review the RRB Pharmacist Exam pattern and Syllabus thoroughly.
- Develop a proper study schedule, allocating enough time for the preparation of each subject.
- Focus more on the Personal ability section as it carries the highest weightage of 70 marks
- Join online coaching classes and attend mock tests regularly to analyze your performance.
- Study from the right books and solve previous year question papers.
- Make short notes for quick revision and practice consistently.
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